The Sweet Look
The fun thing about this photo-shoot was playing up the bright eyes of the model. In discussing what we wanted to do with the shoot was get this classic sweet look. The first step was to do a nice soft makeup and the hair in…
Photography for Book Covers
I am an avid reader myself, and I have even self-published a book about my time in the corporate world. So, when authors contact me to get a headshot done for their book covers or websites, I am happy to do it. I’m happy, not…
Why Support Photographers?
“Why pay a photographer to photograph a wedding, when your cousin has a nice camera and will do it for free?” Why should we support photography as an art form? Questions like this are common questions photographers receive when meeting with clients. And on the…
The Man and the Cigar
I have said it before and I will say it again, one of the great things about being a photographer is the people I encounter. This is especially true when living in a city like I do, where it is such a hodgepodge of cultures…
Sisters
As the song goes, “Sisters, sisters There were never such devoted sisters,…” The lyrics by Irving Berlin were never so true when it came to these two girls who came in for a a Girls Day Out photography session. As you can see by the…
Advice When Having a Consultation with a Wedding Photographer
Are you looking to hire a professional photographer for your wedding? If so, great! The reason I say this is that it seems like quality photography on a wedding day has become less valued in recent years. And the fact that you are reading this…
What Are Some Tips For Choosing a Wedding Photographer?
It seems that most everyone these days has a fancy camera and is offering to shoot weddings with it. But, there is something to be said with, “you get what you pay for.” So it’s important to know what to look for, and what to…
Sleeping Sophie
This adorable little girl arrived in the studio nicely sleeping in her super cozy bear outfit. It was great leaving her in it for the first few pictures, where she occasionally opened her eyes but would quickly go back to sleep. As you can see…
Classic Style with Aline
When talking to Aline and learning a bit about her, I knew that when we did her photo session it would need to be a classic style. Aline runs a channel called Exploring Dublin. She will often attend themed events throughout the city such as…
Look at The Camera
You don’t always need to look at the camera when it comes to taking a great picture. In fact, it is sometimes fun to play with having people look off in odd directions. It is also fun to just let kids play and snap a…